How far is West Chester, OH from Oak Hill, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Oak Hill, OH is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Oak Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Oak Hill.
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Start on the route
5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street
2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
20.7 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road
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Take the exit slight right
2454 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
58.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor D
10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto SR 7
26.4 mi · 31 min · SR 7
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Take the exit right
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
16 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
3151 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
2450 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
7 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1172 ft · 29 sec · Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
2144 ft · 37 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
15 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Oak Hill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cadiz Road
Merge slight left
58.1 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Oak Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Oak Hill?
The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belpre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from West Chester and 86 miles from Oak Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Oak Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Belpre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belpre.
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 113.38 mi (182.46 km).
#1 West Chester
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,791 |
| Coordinates | 40.2336800, -81.3442800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Hill
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,531 |
| Coordinates | 38.8939600, -82.5734900 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Hill (-82.57349, 38.89396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.75 | $51.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.08 | $58.15 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.13 | $52.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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